Joseph Garrett wrote: > John, > I'd like to thank you for the advice re. key buttons/1960's S&S, 9 footer. > The original key buttons were really screwed up, made out of Basswood and > about 3" long. I had Rick Wheeler make me a set, 4" long, out of maple. WOW! > What a difference! Those keys have almost zero flex, now! [G] (Big grin!) > And, all of the key button slots are now in parallel to the travel of the > keys!<G> > I didn't have the time nor the inclination to replace the "shoes". I think, > if I had, the key stick would have been absolutely STIFF!<G> > Again, Thanks for the help & advice. > Best Regards, > Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) > Captain, Tool Police > Squares Are I > > > _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives > > Thanks for the big grin Joe. Did you use a jig like the one I showed or have you cone up with something better. In terms of time and effort how hard did you find this to do? -- John Hartman RPT John Hartman Pianos [link redacted at request of site owner - Jul 25, 2015] Rebuilding Steinway and Mason & Hamlin Grand Pianos Since 1979 Piano Technicians Journal Journal Illustrator/Contributing Editor [link redacted at request of site owner - Jul 25, 2015]
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